University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka (UGC) and Griffith University have established a joint funding program to allow up to six suitably qualified, UGC supported candidates to enrol in the Doctor of Philosophy program at Griffith University each year.
Griffith will provide a top up stipend of $15,000 AUD and tuition fee scholarships to cover the full cost of tuition for up to 36 months.
UGC will provide a living allowance and cover Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for up to 36 months.
Applicants must have completed, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure.
Applicants must ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
- A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
- A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Applicants must also meet the selection criteria set out by UGC.
Visit the UGC research grants page for application guidelines, and to apply for a UGC research grant in the first instance. Applicants nominated by UGC will then be required to apply for admission to Griffith University.
Griffith will assess all applications in accordance with PhD admission requirements, including academic performance and English language proficiency.
The final selection decision will be made by Griffith.
For more information please visit our website or email hdr-enquiry@griffith.edu.au.